ASA International Conference is the leading event for the global valuation profession. Celebrating its 88th year, the Conference attracts thought leaders, practitioners, allied professionals, vendor partners, government agency personnel, and more from all parts of the world. This paramount event provides an experience unlike other appraisal conferences, offering timely content for all appraisal professionals spanning Business Valuation, Personal Property, Machinery & Equipment, Real Property, Gems & Jewelry as well as Appraisal Review & Management.
Available in a hybrid format, the ASAIC25 offers the convenience of both live and virtual programming where you can learn and connect in your preferred environment. Join us on-site in San Juan, Puerto Rico or from the comfort of your home or office—the choice is yours! Both formats allow you to explore the latest ideas, trends and best practices and interact and engage with fellow professionals. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of exceptional education and networking with leaders in the appraisal profession.
Don’t miss these industry experts presenting our Machinery & Technical Specialties sessions*:
Joshua Abbey | Managing Director | HyperAMS
Kent Amarante, ASA | Senior Vice President | Valuation Research Corporation
Kent Amarante is part of the tangible assets valuation group and specializes in valuations of machinery and equipment and real property assets. With more than 20 years in the appraisal industry, his experience includes valuations for bankruptcy, estate tax planning, financing, purchase price allocation, and tax. Mr. Amarante has extensive experience in the valuation of electric generation facilities including coal, natural gas, wind, solar, geothermal, and other renewable energies, chemical plants, oil and gas refineries, food and beverage, technology, paper manufacturing, and plastics manufacturing.
Randy Baumbach, CEA | Senior Appraiser | Maynards Industries
Randy Baumbach, CEA, is a Senior Appraiser at Maynards Industries. He has over 20 years of experience in machine tool auctions and industrial asset valuation for lending, tax, M&A and many other purposes. Mr. Baumbach has been an ASA member for five years and is working towards his ASA designation.
Rick Daubenspeck, ASA | President | Caddie Valuation Group, LLC
John Emory, Jr. | President | Emory & Co., LLC
He has more than 25 years of experience and has participated in more than 1,500 valuation engagements across a wide variety of industries and company sizes. He is the author of many published works and has presented on business valuation and merger & acquisition topics across the United States and in China. He is a co-author of various "Emory Pre-IPO Discount Studies," often cited by business appraisers to help quantify discounts for lack of marketability. He has testified as a financial expert in trials, depositions, and arbitrations. Prior to co-founding Emory & Co., he was a business attorney at a large law firm. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, administered by the CFA Institute. He received an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a JD cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and an AB from Stanford University with majors in Economics and History.
James Fox, AM | Director | Hickman Shearer
James Fox, AM ASA, is a Director at Hickman Shearer, with 25 years of experience in the finance and leasing industry. James previously served as a Senior Equipment Manager for leading lenders, including RBS and Siemens Financial Services, where he specialized in valuation across a broad range of sectors, from commercial transportation and healthcare to manufacturing and construction. At Hickman Shearer, James is responsible for delivering valuation and disposal services to the firm's portfolio of bank and leasing clients.
Tim Howard, ASA (MT&S) | Managing Director | Hickman Shearer
Tim Howard ASA (MT&S) MRICS is Managing Director at Hickman Shearer with nearly two decades of global experience in asset valuation, management, and sales. A senior appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and a qualified member and registered valuer of the RICS, he serves on the ASA's international virtual chapter board of directors and has contributed to the RICS Red Book. Previously Tim worked at Deloitte LLP in Canada and the UK, his expertise spans diverse sectors, including telecommunications & electronics, energy, food & agriculture, manufacturing, mining, pharmaceuticals, construction, and infrastructure.
Arushi Jain | Manager | CohnReznick
Arushi Jain, is a Manager at CohnReznick LLP. She has over 5 years of experience in valuing renewable assets for financial reporting, tax planning, management planning, litigation, or financing purposes. She has a M.S. in financial risk management and MBA in finance. She has worked with Deloitte prior to CohnReznick and have also valued other energy assets like oil and gas in the past.
Douglas Krieser, FASA FRICS | Principal | Valcon Partners, LTD
Douglas Krieser has performed valuations for 37 years. He is Managing Director of Valcon Partners, LTD, is a Past-President of the American Society of Appraisers, past Chair of the Board of Examiners, and has served on various ASA and Appraisal Foundation committees and task forces. He is very active in teaching and writing ASA courses and webinars. He has performed valuations for financial reporting, ad valorem tax and litigation purposes. Mr. Krieser is regarded as an expert witness and has testified in several states regarding personal property tax matters and in federal bankruptcy court. In addition to authoring articles for various value-related publications and being a contributing author to various textbooks published, Mr. Krieser has presented at national conferences on a variety of valuation and regulatory related topics. Mr. Krieser is a Fellow of the ASA as well as a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Carlos Lavin, ASA | President and CEO | Appraisals International
Carlos Lavin is an industry veteran, having completed appraisals in 20+ countries over 30+ years. His appraisal experience encompasses projects in the private, public and industrial sectors. Carlos holds the prestigious ASA, MRICS and PQS designations and have mentored junior appraisers for more than a decade. Carlos is the president of Appraisals International, a leading global asset valuation company, with employees and established subcontractor network in four continents.
Philip Lavis, ASA | Asset Manager | Macquarie Group
Phil Lavis, ASA, is a Senior Asset Manager in Macquarie Group’s Specialized and Asset Finance division for the Americas, where he focuses on heavy equipment in the mining, oil & gas, power generation and transportation industries. Phil has spent over 10 years in the equipment finance industry with Macquarie covering all aspects of asset management including valuation, re-marketing, technical due diligence, business origination and equipment trading.
Erin McKay, ASA | Senior Appraiser | Appraisals International
Erin McKay, ASA, is a Senior Appraiser at Appraisals International Inc., specializing in commercial property valuations for insurance, financing, mergers, acquisitions, and forced sales. Erin's credentials include a Finance degree from the University of Saskatchewan and an Accredited Senior Appraiser designation from the American Society of Appraisers with a focus on machinery and technical specialties. With over 15 years experience appraising and valuing complex commercial and industrial assets across industries including manufacturing, forestry, mining, oil and gas, agriculture, and public utilities. Her proficiency includes analyzing technical drawings, contracts, and financial documents, conducting detailed site inspections, and applying appraisal methodologies to deliver accurate and reliable valuations. Erin has successfully supported a wide range of clients, including asset/business owners, insurers/underwriters, and financial institutions.
Jeff Miller, ASA, CEA | President of Valuation Services | Maynards Industries
Jeff Miller, ASA, serves as the President of Valuation Services at Maynards Industries. With more than 31 years of experience, he has conducted and managed machinery and equipment analyses for various purposes, including financing and secured lending transactions, sale/leaseback arrangements, loan and lease portfolio acquisitions, valuations for mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence support. Mr. Miller has been a designated member of the ASA since 2006.
Michael Peterson, ASA | Senior Manager | CohnReznick
Michael Peterson, ASA, is a Senior Manager with CohnReznick LLP's valuation advisory practice. He has over 10 years of experience in valuing tangible assets of renewable energy, cannabis equipment, IT/Computer industry, food services, hospitality, and more for financial and tax reporting, purchase price allocation, fixed asset due diligence, and impairment issues. Mr. Peterson is a designated member of ASA and is an active member of the Philadelphia, PA chapter.
Robert Schlegel, FASA | Principal | Houlihan Valuation Advisors
Rob Schlegel, FASA, MCBA - Past International ASA President, accredited in BV, ARM, and co-taught many RP classes (certified RP instructor in 3 states).
Chris Sytsma, ASA | Senior Vice President | Marsh
Christopher Sytsma, ASA, is Senior Vice President at Marsh. He has 30 years of experience in valuing tangible assets for a wide range of purposes, including insurance, financial reporting, federal and property tax reporting and asset-based lending. Mr. Sytsma has been a designated member of ASA for 25 years. Chris has a degree in chemical engineering and has been very active in the chemicals space his entire career. Additionally, Chris has performed many valuations in other heavy industries such as metals & mining, pulp & paper, automotive manufacturing and power generation.
Ed Van Winkle, ASA | Managing Partner | Van Winkle Aviation LLC
Ed Van Winkle is the owner of Van Winkle Aviation LLC. Ed is a retired Captain with the Gainesville (FL) Police Department, and he is an experiences aviation sales executive with 17 years in the sale of law enforcement aircraft and tactical mission equipment. Ed has extensive experience in aircraft valuation and appraisals, and he is an Accredited Senior Appraiser with ASA. Ed is also an active fixed-wing and helicopter pilot and helicopter flight instructor.